Local governments have seen an uptick in phishing attempts and other cybersecurity threats since the pandemic began. They’re now asking Congress for more resources to combat this growing crime.
Dependence on distance learning has opened up new opportunities for cyber criminals.
A number of states are stepping in to provide assistance to local governments facing increased cybersecurity threats.
Some California jurisdictions were hit by ransomware attacks late last year and experts expect these operations to ramp up in 2020.
The mayors of California’s 13 largest cities called on the state to provide local governments with a record $20 billion to address the growing crisis of homelessness on Thursday.
Former Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of perjury as part of a public corruption case involving a local aerospace company.
With more access to information than ever before, it is now even more difficult for people and even policymakers to separate facts from misinformation.
